Who are local footy’s new coaches for 2021?
There will be plenty of fresh faces calling the shots in local football in 2021. We’ve taken a look at the state of play in the coaching ranks, with eight former AFL players accepting jobs.
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All the senior coaching jobs up for grabs in local footy
With the 2020 season cancelled amid the coronavirus crisis, several community football clubs are already searching for new coaches for next season. Here are all the vacancies, all in one place.
League medallist departs WRFL club in ‘massive’ blow
One of the Western Region Football League’s leading players and a Barry Priest Medal winner has exited his club, but the loss has been eased by some exciting additions.
Update on Airport West’s coaching search, playing list
Airport West’s coaching vacancy is attracting no shortage of interest as the club looks to return to the Essendon District Football League’s top flight.
Why Bray took Rupertswood coaching job
After a break from coaching, Arron Bray explains what attracted him to Rupertswood as the club prepares for its first season in the Essendon District Football League in 2021.
Scotland’s history-making quest at WRFL club
New Sunshine coach and former AFL star Heath Scotland discusses his bold ambitions and why he decided to join the Western Region Football League Division 1 club.
Hillside secures key signings for 2021
Essendon District Football League Division 1 outfit Hillside has landed a trio of recruits for next season, headlined by a Riddell District league Team of the Year member.
Werribee hunting elusive VSDCA premiership
Werribee captain-coach Tim O’Brien outlines why he is confident in his group after the Tigers were denied a shot at glory in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association in 2019-20.
Will Hoppers Crossing have star ex-AFL recruit in 2021?
One of Hoppers Crossing’s big-name signings has attempted to join a Western Region Football League rival without playing a game for the club. Coach Steve Kretiuk gives an update on his list.
Why ECA club Canterbury has a bright future
While star bowlers Steve Duckworth and Chris Moore made all the headlines last summer, Eastern Cricket Association Dunstan Shield club Canterbury has plenty of other reasons to be bullish about the future.
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